Curtis LCD3957UK User manual

39" 1080p LCD Television
LCD3957UK

Contents
Caution
Safety Information
Product Introduction
Front View
OSD Menu
1. Channel menu
2. Picture menu
3. Sound menu
4. Time menu
1
2
3
4
3
Accessories 3
9-15
9-10
11
12
13
14
Simple Troubleshooting
Specifications
22
23
Connections
5-6
Remote Control
8
7
Basic Operation
Auto installation setup
Multimedia Operation 16-18
Recording Operation 19-21
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5. OPTION menu
6. LOCK menu

Caution
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components which can be recycled and reused.
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of-life should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/
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In the USA there are separate collection systems for used electrical and
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user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to the persons.
directives.
Caution
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Safety Information
To ensure reliable and safe operation of this equipment, please read carefully all the
instructions in this user guide, especially the safety information below.
Electrical safety
vTo prevent overload, don't share the same mains supply socket with too many other
items of equipment.
- Do not place any connecting wires where they may be stepped on or tripped over.
- Do not place heavy items on the leads, which may damage them.
- Hold the Mains plug, not the wires, when removing from a socket.
- During a thunderstorm or while leaving the TV for long periods, disconnect the aerial
(if outdoor) and mains power from the supply.
- Do not allow water or moisture to enter the TV . Do NOT use in wet
or moist areas such as Bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near swimming pools.
v8]TT\PMXT]OW]\QUUMLQI\MTy, and seek professional help if:
- the mains plug or cable is damaged.
- liquid is spilt onto the set, or if it is accidentally exposed to water or moisture.
- anything accidentally penetrates the ventilation slots.
- the set does not work normally.
- Do NOT remove the safety covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
You may invalidate the warranty. Qualified personnel only are permitted to service
this apparatus.
- To avoid battery leakage, remove exhausted batteries from the remote control
handset, or when not using for along period.
- Do NOT break open or throw exhausted batteries on a fire.
Physical safety
v,W67T block ventilation slots in the back cover. You may place the TV in a cabinet,
but ensure at least 5cm (2") clearance all around the unit.
v,W67T tap or shake the TV screen, you may damage the internal circuitry. Take good
care of the remote control, do not drop it or allow it to come into contact with liquids.
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stubborn stains, you may use a damp soft cloth with diluted detergent.
Safety Information
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Product Introduction
Front View
Accessories
Power Indicator
Remote Control window (Keep clear)
INPUT MENU CH+ CH- VOL+ VOL - POWER
1). (IR) Infrared Receiver: Receives IR signals from the remote control.
(Power on/Standby)LED Indicator: Press POWER to turn on and off.
Indicator on(Red) Standby mode
Indicator on(Green) Power on mode
The effective receiving range for the signal is 5-8 metres from the front of the remote
control window, and 300to the left or right side and 200above or below the remote control
window.
INPUT: Press to display the input source menu.
MENU: Press to display the OSD menu,
press again to exit the menu.
CH+/-: Press to scan through channels.
VOL+/-: Press to adjust the volume.
POWER: Turn on/standby th e TV set.
User’s Manual Remote control Batteries for Remote
ETUMREWOP
REC
INPUT
MENU
TV/TXT CANCEL REVEAL NICAM/A2
HOLD SIZE SUBPAGE INDEX
PICTURE EPG
SOUND SLEEP
SCREEN
EXIT
HCLOV
FAV
1234
5678
90
DISPLAY
REC LIST CH/LIST SUBTITLE REPEAT
OK
Power Cord
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Connections
USB:
AC POWER IN: Connect to the power supply with the power cable ( AC 100-240V 50/60Hz).
YPbPr (Component video) input: Connect to the component video output of various AV equipment.
PC audio in:
VGA:
Video :
R/L in:
RF :
Coax-out: Digital coaxial audio output, for connection to an AV or Audio amplifier.
HDMI1/2/3:
Headphone:
Your TV provides a variety of input connections for maximum flexibility of use with your external AV
equipment. Please refer to the details below for suggested connection options.
Side Connections:
SWITCH
Connect to USB device for multimedia.
Connect to the HDMI socket of your DVD or Satellite Box.
Connect to the PC VGA output to display PC graphics.
PC audio input.
Connect to the scart input / output of external devices.
SCART:
CI slot (pay as you view card slot).
CI:
Connect to the video output of external devices.
Audio signal input for AV(Shared with YPbPr).
Connect to antenna or cable source
Connect Headphone.
SWITCH: Turn on/off the power supply.
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Remote Control
POWER: Selects between On and Standby modes ( once the main power switch is
in the On position.
MUTE: Press to mute the sound, press again or press
VOL+ to unmute.
REC LIST: Record List.
CH/LIST: Display the programs list.
SUBTITLE: Turns on/off the subtitle display in DTV mode.
REPEAT: Repeat playing the title or chapter.
CURSOR KEYS OK
Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the
system settings to your preference.
NUMBER BUTTONS
Press 0-9 to select a TV channel directly when you
are watching TV.
Return to the previous channel viewed.
INPUT: Press to display the input source menu.
DISPLAY: Press to display the current mode’s information.
MENU: System setup menu.
EXIT: Exit the OSD menu.
FAV: Display the favorite program list.
PVR function
REC : Press to start record the program in DTV mode.
: Previous chapter.
: Next chapter.
: Fast reverse.
: Fast forward.
: Stop program.
: Pause program.
: Play program.
POWER MUTE
REC
INPUT
MENU
TV/TXT CANCEL REVEAL NICAM/A2
HOLD SIZE SUBPAGE INDEX
PICTURE EPG
SOUND SLEEP
SCREEN
EXIT
HCLOV
FAV
1234
5678
90
DISPLAY
REC LIST CH/LIST SUBTITLE REPEAT
OK
The remote control is using Infra-Red(IR). Point it towards the front of the LCD TV. The remote
control may not work correctly if it is operated out of range or out of angle.
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Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL
Colour buttons:Short cuts-follow the coloured links in the text.
CH / : Scan through channels.
VOL / : Adjust the volume.
PICTURE: Select the picture mode.
NICAM/A2: TV Nicam/A2 select.
SOUND: Select the sound mode.
SLEEP: Standby timer.
SCREEN: Turn on/off the screen.
TV/TXT: Turn off/on the Teletext display.
CANCEL: Cancel the Teletext display.
REVEAL: Reveal any hidden text.
HOLD: Hold or carry on the current subpage.
SIZE: Press to see top half of page double size,
Press again to see the bottom
half of page double size. Press again for normal size.
SUBPAGE: Press to enter subpages, pressagain to cancel.
INDEX: Go to index.
ETUMREWOP
REC
INPUT
MENU
TV/TXT CANCEL REVEAL NICAM/A2
HOLD SIZE SUBPAGE INDEX
PICTURE EPG
SOUND SLEEP
SCREEN
EXIT
HCLOV
FAV
1234
5678
90
DISPLAY
REC LIST CH/LIST SUBTITLE REPEAT
OK
EPG: To show the Electronic Program Guide during no-menu
state only in DTV mode.
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When you initially turn on the TV you will see the first time installation menu as below:
Ensure that the aerial is plugged into the TV,
Make sure your Remote is in TV mode (by
pressing button), switch on the TV by
pressing POWER. You will see the first time
installation menu.
Press the OK button on the remote control to
start the tuning procedure. This process will
find all available ATV and DTV channels and
store them.
By pressing the Quick Start button the first
time installation can be recalled at any time.
Auto installation setup
Auto installation setup
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Power On / Off the TV
Press the POWER button on the LCD TV or the POWER button on the remote control, the standby
indicator will light green.
To turn off the LCD TV
Press the POWER button on the LCD TV or the POWER button on the remote control, the standby
indicator will light red.
Press the OK button to select your Target region settings.
If you have more than one broadcasting signal in your area, select
the area signal of your choice using the buttons and confirming
with OK.

buttons to select the function item, press button to adjust/setup,
Basic Operation
Power on/off
1. Connect the TV to a mains power socket with the supplied power cord.
3. -To turn on the TV from standby:
Press the POWER button on the side panel of the TV, or use the
-To return the TV to standby mode.
Press the POWER button again on the side panel of the TV or
Input Source select
Press the INPUT button on the TV set or remote control to display the
input source menu, and use CH+/- button on the TV set or buttons
on the remote control to select the input source. Press the OK button
on the remote control to enter.
Note: Before you select the input source, make sure the
connections are prepared and already connected to your equipment.
Basic OSD (on- screen display) Menu operation
Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu as below:
Use the /
/
cursor buttons on the remote to select the required main menu, and press the
cursor button to enter the submenu.
In the submenu, use the /
or press the OK button to enter the submenu.
* (Press MENU button to return to the upper menu.)
* (Press EXIT button to exit the menu display.)
Note1: Only when you input a suitable signal or connection can some functions be activated.
Note2: Please operate the OSD menu according to the hints on the bottom of the screen.
Main menu
CHANNEL
PICTURE
SOUND
TIME
OPTION
LOCK
Submenu
(CHANNEL menu
for example)
Hint---you should operate the OSD menu according to the hints at the bottom of the screen.
power button on the remote control.
2. Activate the main power On/Off switch (located at the bottom right-hand corner of the TV).
Check that the LCD power indicator on the front panel glows red.
remote control.
DTV
ATV
SCART
YPBPR
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
AV
USB
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OSD Menu
1. CHANNEL Menu
Description
Auto Scan
OK button to enter the hint menu, and select the
Country and Tune Type mode for the TV, then press
OK
button to start auto tuning. You can select “ATV+
DTV” to tune both Analogue and Digital TV stations at the
same time. Once the TV has completed the Scan, all
receiveable TV stations will have been stored.
DTV Manual Tuning
Press the OK button to enter the DTV Manual Tuning menu,
select a DTV channel, and press OK
the button to start
ATV Manual Tuning
Press the OK button to enter the ATV Manual Tuning menu.
Storage To: Select a position for storing the program.
System: Select a TV system for searching. In Australia,
select “BG”.
Current CH: Select the channel you want to manually tune.
Search: Press the < / > buttons to manual search.
Fine-Tune: Press the < / > buttons to fine-tune.
Frequency: Display the current frequency.
Note: Press the RED button on the remote control to save all
the setups you have changed.
UK
Use the V cursor to select Auto Scan, then press the
Note: The Auto Scan function will over-write all previously
stored TV stations.
Before you can receive any TV signals, the TV must
first scan through the available local channels and
store their settings.
the
searching.
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OSD Menu
Programme Edit
Press OK
the button to enter the Program Edit menu, an example of which is shown below.
Delete: Select a channel and press the RED button, “Delete” will appear on the right of the
program edit menu next to the channel you have chosen, then press the RED button
again and the program will be deleted. However if you decide not to continue to delete
press the menu button to quit.
Move: Select a channel, and press the YELLOW button, then you can use the and cursor
buttons to change the position of the program, then press the YELLOW again to confirm
the change. Press the menu button to exit and it will automatically save the current setting.
Skip: Select a channel and press the BLUE button to label the channel, as long as the
channel has a skip label it will be skipped when searching through the channels with
the CH+/- buttons.
Rename: Select an ATV channel and press the GREEN button to change the name of the
channel by using the buttons
FAV: Select a program, press FAV button to set or delete the program as the favorite
channel.
Rename
Signal Information
Displays the signal information in DTV (digital TV) mode only.
Software Update (USB)
Please remove the antenna wire from the TV RF port, go to the Channel Menu, select Software
Update (USB) and press OK to run the software update.
Once the software update is finished, you need to turn off the TV and turn on the TV again to
activate the new software.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this option unless you have a valid software program for the
GE6805 TV stored on a compatible USB drive, and the drive is connected to the TV.
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OSD Menu
2. PICTURE Menu
Description
Picture Mode: Choose from Standard, Dynamic, User and Mild.
Note: Contrast, Brightness, Color and Sharpness are only available and can be adjusted in
the User mode option in the Picture Mode Settings.
Contrast: Controls the difference between the brightest and darkest regions of the picture.
Brightness: Controls the overall brightness of the picture.
Color: Controls the color.
Sharpness: Increase this setting to see crisp edges in the picture; decrease it for soft edges.
Tint: Controls the relative colour tint ( NTSC ATV mode only).
Color Temperature: Choose from Medium, Cool, User and Warm. When the User mode is
Red: Controls the red colour of the picture.
Green: Controls the green colour of the picture.
Blue: Controls the blue colour of the picture.
Aspect Ratio: Choose from 4:3, 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Panorama.
Note: The aspect ratio modes you can select will vary according to the input source.
Noise Reduction: Choose interference noise modes from Off, Low, Middle, High and Default.
Screen (PC mode only):
Press the OK
button to enter the submenu to adjust Horizontal / Vertical position, Size or Phase of the picture.
selected, the individual intensity of each colour (Red, Green, Blue) can be adjusted.
These adjustments are only available once the Input Source is set to
“PC”, and an analogue VGA signal is present at the VGA input socket of the TV.
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OSD Menu
3. SOUND Menu
Description
Sound Mode: Allows you to select among: Standard, Music, Movie, Sports and User.
Treble: Can be adjusted when the sound mode is User:Controls the relative intensity of
higher pitched sounds.
Bass: Can be adjusted when the sound mode is set to User: Controls the relative intensity of
lower pitched sounds.
Balance: To adjust the balance of the left and right sound track, or turn off the volume of the
left and right sound track.
Auto Volume: Control the volume of the program automatically when you turn on the function
by selecting “On”.
Surround Sound: Turn on/off the surround sound function by selecting “off”/“surround”.
SPDIF MODE: Allows you to select among settings for the digital audio output socket: Off, PCM
and Auto.
SPDIF MODE PCM
SPDIF MODE PCM
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OSD Menu
Clock: Use the and buttons to select the position, and use the and buttons to set the
time.
Note: User can not change time manually during DTV reception, as the time setting is taken
from the TV signal source directly.
Off Time: Press the OK button to enter the submenu where you can set the time when the TV set will
be turned off automatically. You can also set the frequency.
On Time: Press the OK button to enter the submenu where you can set the time when the TV set will
be turned on automatically. You can also set the frequency, volume and program.
Sleep Timer: Allows you to setup the sleep timer among: 10min, 20min, 30min, 60min, 90min,
120min,180min, 240min and OFF.
Auto Sleep:
No Action Auto Standby: According to the latest ERP regulation, this unit will switch off itself
automatically if no change in status within the last 4 hours of operation.
Turn on/off the auto standby function.
Time Zone: Allows you to select the appropriate world time zone for your location.
4. TIME Menu
Description
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No Action Auto Standby Off

OSD Menu
OSD Language: Allows you to select the menu language.
Audio Language 1st/2nd (can be selected in DTV mode): Allows you to select first and
second audio language, where available.
Subtitle Language 1st/2nd (can be selected in DTV mode):Allows you to select first and
second subtitle language, where available.
OSD Duration: Allows you to setup the time of the menu display on the screen among:
5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s, 30s, 35s, 40s.
Country: Display the current Country, and you should select the Country prior to selecting
auto tuning.
Restore Factory Default:
Home Mode: gynmic、mild、standard.
Press the OK button to restore factory default.
5. OPTION Menu
Description
Note: This option will erase all previously set levels and preferences.
OSD Duration
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OSD Menu
Description
Lock System: Turn on/off the Lock System function.
Note: You must enter the current PIN code to operate this menu. The original code is 0000.
Set Password: Set a new PIN code. If the PIN code has been changed you must enter the present
code first, then proceed to changing the PIN.
New : Enter the new password.
Confirm: Enter the new password.
Block Program: In the Lock Channel mode, you have to enter the PIN code to view a blocked
channel, and press the GREEN button on the remote control to lock the channel.
Parental Guidance: Allows you to select the Parental Guidance mode. During DTV TV reception,
allows viewing restrictions to be set based on the program’s classification
(eg: G, PG, M, MA etc).
6. LOCK Menu
No Lock
channel. To set a Block on a specific DTV channel, use the and buttons to select the
A padlock symbol will appear
against each locked channel.
To unlock a blocked channel,
repeat the blocking process but
press the GREEN button a
second time until the padlock
symbol disappears.
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Press / / / buttons to move within the selected sub-menu,and press the OK button to select the
file or unfold the folder. Then press the button to program the files you selected or the files in the folder
you selected to play in full-screen mode.
You can display the option table on the bottom of the screen by pressing the Display button when
the selected file/s are playing.
Press the button to stop and exit the full screen play mode and return to the currently selected file
sub-menu.
Select
Basic Operation
2). Insert your USB device, you will find the name of the device displayed on the screen.
3). Press the / buttons to select the file types in the USB device you want to select from the
PHOTO, MUSIC, MOVIE and TEXT sub-menus. Press / button to select the relevant sub-menu
and press the OK button to enter.
1). Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the input source menu, select USB
source using the / buttons, and press the OK button to enter the Multimedia menu seen below.
MAIN AV MENU:
PHOTO MUSIC MOVIE TEXT
MAIN AV MENU:
PHOTO MUSIC MOVIE TEXT
Hints for operation
Hints and information regarding the connected USB device
USB device list
Select
Disk C:
Multimedia Operation
File Preview
Return to
device list
Up Folder File Information
DTV
ATV
SCART
YPBPR
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
AV
USB
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1. Photo
2. Music
Press / button to select the option on the table, and press OK button to change.
Repeat: Select the repeat mode from Repeat All, Repeat 1, Repeat None.
Music: Play/pause the music program (you can only play or pause the music you have selected).
Playlist: Display the playlist on the screen, and you can select the photo using the / buttons, and
press OK button to program. Press / button to return to the options table.
Info: Display the information of the photo.
Rotate: Rotate the photo clockwise/counterclockwise.
Zoom Out/In: Zoom out/in the photo.
Move View: Move the photo in Zoom in mode.
Press / button to select the option on the table, and press OK button to change.
Press / button to select the music, and press OK button to program.
Repeat: Select the repeat mode from Repeat All, Repeat 1, Repeat None.
Goto Time: Program the music from the time you set.
Press the OK button to display the time table, and select the position by / / / button,
set the time by the number buttons, select “OK” and press the OK button to search.
Screen Mute: Press the BLUE button to enter the Screen Saver mode, press again to exit.
Play the photo files
Play the music files.
Multimedia Operation
Exit: Press the Exit button repeatedly to step back to the main AV menu.
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3. Movie
4. Text
Press / button to select the option on the table, and press the OK button to change.
Repeat: Select the repeat mode from Repeat All, Repeat 1, Repeat None.
Set A-B: Select and play the preferable paragraph of the program by setting A and B at the
beginning and end, and there will be a sign on the left screen, press the OK button again to cancel.
Playlist: Display the playlist on the screen.
Info: Display the information of the movie.
Slow: Play the programs at slow speed, press ( Play) button to cancel.
Step: Step the programs by the OK button, press (Play) button to cancel.
Goto timer: Program the movie from the time you set.
Zoom out/in: Zoom out/in the movie screen.
Aspect Ratio: Select the aspect ratio of the screen display.
Move View: Move the screen in Zoom in mode.
Play the movie files.
Play the text files.
Multimedia Operation
Press / button to select the option on the table,
OK
and press the button to change.
Prev/Next page: Turn to previous/next page of the text.
Prev./Next: Turn to previous/next file.
Stop: Stop auto turning pages.
Music: Play/pause the music program.
Playlist: Display the playlist on the screen.
Info: Display the information of the text.
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